Managing director Debbie Bestwick said: "We've been staggered by the number of indies that have approached us and even more so by the services they require. Simply put, traditional publishing cannot deliver what Team17 can.

"Opening a publishing office gives the publishing side of the business a separate identity and will sharpen our focus even further. We are actively recruiting for commercially-minded and innovative publishing personnel across a number of areas to help build upon 2013's record-breaking year."